Sing it loud — I'm from the Lou and I'm proud! Whether you're bumping Nellyville or Chingy, here are 10 songs every Saint Louis kid grew up listening to.
1. Country Grammar // Nelly
There was a long time where I didn't actually know what Nelly was saying in the lyrics...
2. Shake Ya Tailfeather // Nelly, P. Diddy, and Murphy Lee
This song definitely gained recognition because of the movie Bad Boys II but we all knew it anyway because of Nelly and Murphy Lee.
3. Holidae In // Chingy, Snoop Dogg, and Ludacris
I remember hearing the line "Now I'm on Highway 270 to Natural Bridge Road" and thinking "HEY, I know where that is!"
4. Grillz // Nelly, Paul Wall, Ali, and Gipp
Rob the jewelry store tell 'em make me a grill. You know you sang that in your head.
That 2005 swag though.
5. So St. Louis // Thurlbredz
This song wasn't that popular in my opinion, but the video oozes STL pride.
6. Ride Wit Me // Nelly and the St. Lunatics
AY must be the monay! It would be a crime not to mention the St. Lunatics (Nelly, Ali, Murphy Lee, City Spud, Kyjuan, and Slo'Down.)
7. Right Thurr // ChingyThe line "She be shoppin' in Frontenac," was another one that made me go "OUHHH." S/O to Chingy for always dropping in STL references. Bonus points for the album cover for Jackpot too:
8. Air Force Ones // Nelly, Kyjuan, Ali, and Murphy LeeOne of my fondest memories is listening to Nellyville in my mom's car on the way to...uh...first grade. I know that entire album front to back and I still do.
Never forget the iconic bandage either.
9. Pimp Juice // Nelly
I'm pretty sure Nelly tried to sell real "Pimp Juice" for a while too.